Three occupants of a Toyota Auris were injured in a traffic accident on Saturday evening on the Avobakaweg, near pole 42. The car left the road and rolled over several times. Two passengers in the back seat were thrown from the vehicle.
Police in Paranam found the white Toyota Auris in the eastern roadside verge. The vehicle had ultimately landed on its wheels, with its front facing the Avobakaweg.
The 31-year-old driver, R.E.L.R., stated that he was travelling from Brokopondo towards Paranam with three fellow occupants. According to his statement, he lost control of the vehicle near pole 42 while travelling at about 100 kilometres per hour.
The three fellow occupants complained of pain after the accident. Two female victims were taken by ambulance for medical treatment. One of them stated that she was six months pregnant. No further information was provided on the severity of the injuries.
The driver held a valid driving licence, which was confiscated after the accident. The car was towed away and impounded for reinspection. Police in Paranam are investigating the circumstances of the accident.
